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Friday in Gudauri Prices Gudauri is a fast-growing ski resort located on south slopes of Caucasian mountains. About 50 kms of tracks with vertical drop up to 1300 meters, length of tracks up to 7 kms. But first of all Gudauri is a freeride resort. It has freeride near the common tracks, as well as spots on nearest mountains and ridges with wide opportunities for backcountry. Here you can find steep couloirs and long-angle slopes of the wildlands. Such a wide variety of freeride locations allows to ride a new terrain every day. This level is an introduction to freeride right next to the cable cars. Polishing of riding techniques, getting to know avalanche equipment and methods of rescue – all this with WildGuru guides during the whole day. A nice finish to the day is a friendly evening debriefing in our hotel. Program details: 10:00–11:00 Group gathering, morning warm-up, introduction speech on Gudauri freeride, safety instructions for the route, group allocation. 11:00–13:00 Riding on the track, techniques polishing with the guides. Avalanche equipment lesson. 13:00–14:00 Lunch-break, preliminary debriefing. 14:00–16:00 Second part of riding with the guides, information on freeride spots in Gudauri resort. Freeride descents. 20:00– debriefing in HolelGuru […]

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Milioni Prices Milioni – a new region for freeride. Pristine circus with vertical drops of about 1300 meters, with a huge selection of possibilities starting points: complex roc lines, huge fields or ridges – it is all available in Narvani. Here, every rider can find his line, and in the end of the ride, there will be huge snow fields for safe fun riding with finish in the old village. Detailed program: 10:30–11:00 Group meeting, instruction on safety on the route, checking of personal equipment. 11:00–12:00 Using the ski lift and getting acquainted with the peculiarities of this route. 12:00–14:00 Approach to the starting place with the use of ski touring / splitboard or on foot. 14:00–14:30 Rest, preparing to descent. 14:30–16:00 Descent. 16:00–17:30 Transfer to Gudauri. 20:00 – Debriefing in HolelGuru * Price includes: • Two guides n the route; • rental of avalanche equipment; • Transfer Kobi – Gudauri. Required equipment: • backpack with ability to transport skis / splitboard; • telescopic poles; • ski tour equipment or snowshoes; • food and water to the route (thermos, sandwiches, sneakers, etc.). * optional Prices of freeride with guides

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Cobi Prices This program is dedicated to the back side of Gudauri, the north part. Program details 10:30–11:00 Group gathering, safety instructions, personal equipment check and trim. 11:00–12:00 Warm-up descent on the resort. 12:00–13:30 Ascent to Sadzele mountain by cable car and passage to the descent takeoff. 13:30–14:00 Rest and preparation for descent. 14:00–15:00 Descent. 15:00–16:00 Boarding and transfer to Gudauri. 20:00 – Debriefing in HolelGuru * The program includes 2 guides for the group; avalanche equipment rent; transfer Krestovoy pereval – Gudauri. Mandatory equipment backpack to transport your skies/snowboard; food and drinks for the day (tea, sandwiches, chocolate bars, etc.) * optional Prices of freeride with guides

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Bidara is one of the most beautiful mountains in the Gudauri resort area. Its narrow peaks are visible from almost any spot of the Georgian military road. But not everyone knows about a circus hidden from a curious rider’s sight. Huge snow fields accompanied by couloirs of all kinds of width and angles. Exposition of this circus allows the snow to accumulate from the very start of winter, thus allowing the riders to have the longest riding season till May. Prices Program details 10:30–11:00 Group gathering, safety instructions, personal equipment check and trim. 11:00–12:00 Warm-up descent on the resort. 12:00–13:30 Ascent to Bidara. 13:30–14:00 Rest and preparation for descent. 14:00–15:00 Descent. 15:00–16:00 Boarding and transfer to Gudauri. 20:00 – Debriefing in HolelGuru * The program includes 2 guides for the group; avalanche equipment rent; transfer Krestovoy pereval – Gudauri. Mandatory equipment backpack to transport your skies/snowboard; food and drinks for the day (tea, sandwiches, chocolate bars, etc.) * optional Prices of freeride with guides

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up to 2 kms

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up to 1.5 hrs

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600-800 m

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4-8 people

Freeride spots outside of the resort

It is the hillsides nearby and not so near from the ski-resort, ascent on which is possible only on ski-tour or snowshoe. From the resort to point of start the ascent we are reach on the car. The advantage is that the riders are significantly lower than in the resort area.

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Outside the resort

This program will let you see Kazbek, the highest point of Georgia, from a new side. The classic ascent to the glacier with the 5000-meter mountain covered in snow in the background followed by a descent on the fields and couloirs. The day can be topped with a visit to Gergeti monastery, one of the most beautiful and interesting places in Georgia. Prices Program details: 9:00–9:30 Group gathering, safety instructions, personal equipment check and trim. 9:30–10:30 Transfer to takeoff, instructions on the route specifics. 10:30–14:00 Skitouring/splitboarding. 14:00–14:30 Rest and preparation for descent. 14:30–16:00 Descent. 16:00–17:30 Boarding and transfer to Gudauri. 20:00 – debriefing in HolelGuru * The program includes: 2 guides for the group; avalanche equipment rent; transfer Gudauri – Stepantsminda – Gudauri. Mandatory equipment: backpack to transport your skies/splitboard; telescopic ski poles; ski-touring equipment or snowboots; food and drinks for the day (tea, sandwiches, chocolate bars, etc.) * optional Prices of freeride with guides

Mountain Dedaena is visible almost from any spot at the resort. You can see its steep slopes from both cable cars and from Krestovoy pass. Dedaena circus is attractive for riders who love huge snowy fields with short but steep couloirs. Prices Program details 9:30–10:00 Group gathering, safety instructions, personal equipment check and trim. 10:00–10:30 Transfer to takeoff, instructions on the route specifics. 10:30–14:00 Skitouring/splitboarding. 14:00–14:30 Rest and preparation for descent. 14:30–16:00 Descent. 16:00–17:30 Boarding and transfer to Gudauri. 20:00 – Debriefing in HolelGuru * The program includes 2 guides for the group; avalanche equipment rent; transfer Gudauri – root of Dedaena – Gudauri. Mandatory equipment: backpack to transport your skies/splitboard telescopic ski poles; ski-touring equipment or snowboots; food and drinks for the day (tea, sandwiches, chocolate bars, etc.) * optional Prices of freeride with guides

Miketi Prices Miketi is one of the peaks on Lomisi ridge, its height is 2936 m ASL. This mountain attracts riders from all over Gudauri. Its northern slopes accumulate snow from the beginning of November, and you can ride it from the very first snowfall because it has no rocks. Good angle of the slope, countless options of descent lines and unique terrain makes this place ideal for ski-touring backcountry. Program details: 9:30–10:00 Group gathering, safety instructions, personal equipment check and trim. 10:00–10:30 Transfer to takeoff, instructions on the route specifics. 10:30–14:00 Skitouring/splitboarding. 14:00–14:30 Rest and preparation for descent. 14:30–16:00 Descent. 16:00–17:30 Boarding and transfer to Gudauri. 20:00 – debriefing in HolelGuru * The program includes: 2 guides for the group; avalanche equipment rent; transfer Gudauri – GES – Gudauri. Mandatory equipment: backpack to transport your skies/splitboard; telescopic ski poles; ski-touring equipment or snowboots; food and drinks for the day (tea, sandwiches, chocolate bars, etc.) * optional Prices of freeride with guides

Lomisi Prices Lomisi monastery is located on a ridge of Aregvi mountain clove, opposite of Gudauri resort. Trip to Lomisi is a rare opportunity to make a great freeride descent and to visit the mountain monastery, getting to know a piece of Georgian culture, in the same day. Program details 9:30–10:00 Group gathering, safety instructions, personal equipment check and trim. 10:00–11:00 Transfer to Kvemo Mleta. 11:00–14:00 Ascent to Lomisi monastery. 14:00–15:00 Rest, visit of the monastery and preparation for the descent. 15:00–16:00 Descent. 16:00–17:00 Boarding and transfer to Gudauri. 20:00 – debriefing in HolelGuru * The program includes: 2 guides for the group; avalanche equipment rent; transfer Gudauri – Kvemo Mleta – Gudauri. Mandatory equipment: backpack to transport your skies/snowboard; telescopic ski poles; ski-touring equipment or snowboots; food and drinks for the day (tea, sandwiches, chocolate bars, etc.) * optional Prices of freeride with guides

Kurvature is a set of couloirs different by width, length, and steepness,which located near the Kabardzin volcano. It’s one of the most technical sport, which requires high level in skiing. Prices Program details 9:30–10:00 Group gathering, safety instructions, personal equipment check and trim. 10:00–10:30 Transfer to takeoff, instructions on the route specifics. 10:30–14:30 Skitouring/bootpacking. 14:30–15:00 Rest and preparation for descent. 15:00–16:00 Descent. 16:00–17:30 Boarding and transfer to Gudauri. The program includes: professional guides for the group; avalanche equipment rent; transfer Gudauri – Sioni – Gudauri. Mandatory equipment: backpack to transport your skies/splitboard telescopic ski poles; ski-touring equipment or snowboots; food and drinks for the day (tea, sandwiches, chocolate bars, etc.)

Araghveti is a unique freeride spot near Gudauri resort area where riders have a chance to ride forest zone even in a bad weather. Aspect to the North keep the snow in powder conditions and forest protects against strong winds. Average steepness, diversity of descent lines and various terrain are the visit card of Arakhveti. Prices Program details 9:30–10:00 Group gathering, safety instructions, personal equipment check and trim. 10:00–10:30 Transfer to takeoff, instructions on the route specifics. 10:30–14:30 Skitouring/splitboarding. 14:30–15:00 Rest and preparation for descent. 15:00–16:00 Descent. 16:00–17:30 Boarding and transfer to Gudauri. The program includes professional guides for the group; avalanche equipment rent; transfer Gudauri – root Arakhveti – Gudauri. Mandatory equipment: backpack to transport your skies/splitboard telescopic ski poles; ski-touring equipment or snowboots; food and drinks for the day (tea, sandwiches, chocolate bars, etc.) Prices of freeride with guides E-mail: info@wildguru.com

The distant spots

This is a final stage intended specifically for the riders who already know the taste of backountry and are craving to expand the boundaries in riding, both physically and skill-wise. These are multiple-days programs with several hours of ascent and a base camp organization.

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The distant spots

Sherhota – a more complicated version of the backcountry Mepiskalo. The longer approach with a camp on the mountain lake. The terrain varies from long gentle fields to steep couloirs with drops. The detailed program is developed individually for the group. Minimum period of the program – 4 days. Price includes: • Two guides on the route; • Rental of avalanche equipment; • Transfer Gudauri – HPP – Gudauri; • Three meals a day during the whole route; • Group equipment, gas. Required equipment is discussed directly with the group members. Are you intresting about freeride program? Write us!

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One of 7 summits with height about 3500 m ASL rising over a huge plato is one of the most snowy places in the region. Wide variety of descent lines with different vertical drops will surely touch the feelings of every free-rider. Duration of the program is planned individually for each group. Minimum duration – 3 days. The program includes: 2 guides for the group; avalanche equipment rent; transfer Gudauri – GES – Gudauri; 3 meals a day during the whole trip; group equipment, gas. Mandatory equipment is to be discussed with the group participants. Are you intresting about freeride program? Write us!

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Khorisar is an old volcano with height of 3736 m ASL. A nearby exploded volcano with lava outburst created a perfect terrain with hundreds of drops. On top of the cake is the backside of Dedaena mountain with steep couloirs between the cliffs. Duration of the program is planned individually for each group. Minimum duration – 3 days. The program includes: 2 guides for the group; avalanche equipment rent; transfer Gudauri – Kobi – Gudauri; 3 meals a day during the whole trip; group equipment, gas. Mandatory equipment is to be discussed with the group participants. Are you intresting about freeride program? Write us!

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When the weather is good, Kazbek summit is visible from many kilometers away, attracting tourists and alpinists. WildGuru guides have made ascents to this mountain several times, including winter time, in order to study its slopes for backcountry and freeride. The program is intended for experienced riders who are ready to overcome significant distance in order to achieve an incredible descent which will be remembered! Duration of the program is planned individually for each group. Minimum duration – 6 days. The program includes: 2 guides for the group; avalanche equipment rent; transfer Gudauri – Kazbek – Gudauri; 3 meals a day during the whole trip; group equipment, gas. Mandatory equipment is to be discussed with the group participants. Are you intresting about freeride program? Write us!

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Chaukhi is one of the most beautiful and at the same time most dangerous summits in Caucasus. The diversity of the terrain is purely amazing. Snowy fields, couloirs, drops – Chaukhi has plenty. Height above sea level and the exposition brings first snowfalls in October and the snow stays until June. Duration of the program is planned individually for each group. Minimum duration – 3 days. The program includes 2 guides for the group; avalanche equipment rent; transfer Gudauri – Dzhuta – Gudauri;* 3 meals a day during the whole trip; group equipment, gas. Mandatory equipment is to be discussed with the group participants. *depending on the weather conditions Are you intresting about freeride program? Write us!